 Setting Up A Studio, Questions, please help |
 Sat 7 May 2005, 13:49
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 10 Joined: 07-May 05 From: Dinklage - DE Member No.: 65,343  |
Hello to everybody on the forum at first. I'm very glad that I found this site.
I'm currently working as a Dj and want to set up a private recording studio for myself to produce mainly electronical music (UK Garage/ 2 Step, House, Downbeat...a little bit of Bhangra). I haven't had any experiences with a mac but definalely want to get one for producing because I've heard from many sides that mac's the only choice for proper media- quality. So what do I exactely need for a good private studio? - Mac (which one?) Is the 1,8 GH enough? - Logic? Or is Garageband enough? - Do I need something else? Like Keyboard, Mixer, Interfaces... I would be very thankful if someone could help me because I've currently no idea because there are so many opportunities if you're getting started. Cheers Dan |
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 Sun 8 May 2005, 18:12
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The G5 will do fine (I've got he first generation mono 1,8). Plenty of power. Check second hand, there are some deals right now (collect and verify the G5 in person, no money till you've seen the G5 and tried it).
If you have the money, I'd stay away from M-Audio/Edirol stuff if I were you, we have regularly people coming in for setting up problems. Now, if you're tight… prefer M-Audio. Check about the 410 here for eventual problems. Evolution (even if property of M-audio) seems to work fine (controller keyboards) RME makes great audio interfaces MOTU MIDI just works (even if after-sales/upgrade policies on software s…s) The trouble with audio interface is you need to touch the semi-pro/pro market to meet some next to/no fuss peripherals  Be aware that the fact a product is sold on the Applestore doesn't mean it'll work perfectly, it's a trade deal. And sometimes it's less expensive elsewhere… One thing you don't have to bother too much are preamps, you'll have one on most interfaces, and they are at least decent now. If you need something better, you'll use a separated preamp to match the mic. For mics: it's better to have a few, but you can start with one, it you treat mics well they will endure. SM57 are general workhorse, and there's plenty of cool mics from Rode, Studio Project (C1) and SE Electronics (SE2200) to start with. Start with one or 2 all rounder. Buy a stand and a pop shield! (especially for condenser mics) You must be able to monitor too… think about it (avoid M-audio and similar) There are some threads here in the getting started and other other forums which could help you too.  (btw, nice avatar 
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DannyMac Setting Up A Studio Sat 7 May 2005, 13:49
lepetitmartien - the mac: well it's mainly a budget question,... Sun 8 May 2005, 00:36 DannyMac Thanks for the reply. I know it's very hard to... Sun 8 May 2005, 15:10 DannyMac Thanks lepetitmartien!
Your answers helped a ... Mon 9 May 2005, 07:52 clouvel Hi Danny,
I think Garageband will be too basic fo... Mon 9 May 2005, 09:14 DannyMac QUOTE (clouvel @ May 9 2005, 08:14)Hi Danny,
... Mon 9 May 2005, 10:01 DannyMac AND: If you're saying that a G5 1,8 GH would b... Mon 9 May 2005, 10:44 StevieBoy Since you get GarageBand 2 free with your new Mac ... Tue 10 May 2005, 07:40 B3 Basher Garage Band 2 will work OK for the type of Dance m... Tue 10 May 2005, 08:07 coldharbour QUOTE Apple Loops SDK 1.1 can be downloaded from t... Tue 10 May 2005, 09:32 Adrian Delso The Mac Mini may be fast enough, but you'll ne... Tue 10 May 2005, 09:58 DannyMac Cheers for the replys guys!
But isn't Gar... Tue 10 May 2005, 16:34 DannyMac Ok, I've checked and surfed and checked and su... Tue 10 May 2005, 17:08 Atahualpa Posted on May 9 2005, 11:44
----------------------... Tue 10 May 2005, 17:46 opiepac I've been meaning to reply for a while, but ha... Tue 10 May 2005, 17:54 opiepac Forgot to mention, I haven't gotten monitors y... Tue 10 May 2005, 17:55 lepetitmartien The extended use of headphones for monitoring is a... Tue 10 May 2005, 22:37 DannyMac Thank you all, once again. Am afraid about those ... Wed 11 May 2005, 07:59 StevieBoy As I understand it, you can record up to 8 tracks ... Thu 12 May 2005, 07:44 DannyMac I understand.
Am I able to play own melodys or am... Thu 12 May 2005, 10:15 aurios All this information has been extremely helpful as... Thu 12 May 2005, 16:26 StevieBoy DannyMac, you can record your own stuff as well. I... Thu 12 May 2005, 17:08 DannyMac QUOTE (StevieBoy @ May 12 2005, 16:08)DannyMa... Thu 12 May 2005, 18:52
coldharbour QUOTE Sounds nice! But I'll need a Synthie... Thu 12 May 2005, 19:01 |
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